Question

the rain would not let up, and the picnic russo prepared for his friends was going to wastle. the rain drops hit against the tin roof of his parents apartment like the sound of a steady drum roll. raul and melissa ran in from the downpour, using their coats as temporary umbrellas. as they shook off the rain in the doorway, russo lit up with an idea. though the gray afternoon and relentless drizzle meant being trapped indoors, it didnt mean the afternoon would go to waste. russo pushed aside the two chairs in the living room and spread out a red checkered blanket. he laid out some cheese and crackers and three large sandwiches. lastly, he pulled out a leafy green salad and began to slowly pour on the dressing, noting that it hit the bottom part like the droplets outside hit the plants on the patio.
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how does the rain influence russos plans with raul and melissa?
a. russo decides to hold the picnic in the apartment to avoid the rain.
b. russo persuades raul and melissa to watch television rather than have a picnic in the rain.
c. russo asks for his friends to go back home so he can enjoy the picnic alone in the rain.
d. russo tries to convince raul and melissa to have the picnic in the rain.

Explanation:

The text says Russo pushed aside chairs in the living room, spread a blanket, and laid out picnic - like food (cheese, crackers, sandwiches, salad). This indicates he held the picnic indoors (in the apartment) due to the rain. Option B mentions watching TV which is not in the text. Option C about friends going home is wrong. Option D of having the picnic in the rain is incorrect as he did it indoors.

Answer:

A. Russo decides to hold the picnic in the apartment to avoid the rain.